Lightning's outfit in the upcoming Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII has debuted in Shonen Jump. Although not much has been truly revealed about the game, this is our first visual of Lightning and it is a step in the right direction in terms of news for the game. Next up to be revealed will be the first game trailer. It's certainly quite unlike any of her previous outfits, with a leather bustier, pauldrons, and a cape. It certainly invokes memories of other science fiction franchises such as the Matrix.

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So, what do you guys think? Like it? Hate it? Discuss in the forums! Keep in mind, her costume is customize-able in the game so it will certainly be interesting on how that develops.

I don't really like the revealing costumes (as it gets way over done in some cases), but at least give us something decent if more clothes are going to be put on her :)

Besides, the black on her reminds me of a dragoon...that just doesn't seem to fit with lightning....

Omni-Odin

12-19-2012, 08:10 PM

I think she looks just fine. Like a high ranking death knight. I get so tired of short shorts and bikini tops (especially in kuja's case). I guess I just prefer more fantasy style clothing in my final FANTASY video games.

ShinGundam

12-19-2012, 11:40 PM

You can see full scan here:
New scans show off the first in-game screenshots for Lightning Returns (http://www.novacrystallis.com/?p=3911)

Formalhaut

12-20-2012, 12:42 AM

Well, according to the above link; Chocolina's back. Joy.

yukina

12-20-2012, 02:15 AM

I thought it was Cloud at first glance :)). I've pretty much learned to expect the unexpected when it comes to FF costumes. Let's see how this one fares during battles. The leg cape thingies >.<